Buckles – buttons – clasps – etc. – Cord and rope holders
Reexamination Certificate
1999-01-15
2001-01-09
Sakran, Victor N. (Department: 3626)
Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
Cord and rope holders
C024S12900C, C024S130000, C024S300000, C024S545000, C224S257000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06170130
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to lashing systems, and more particularly to lashing systems having stretchable elastic cords and tackle therefor.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Lashing systems are known generally and are used widely for fastening articles to other members. It is known, for example, to fasten a net or an elastic cord to several fixed points on an outer portion of a backpack so as to form a web, which may be stretchable, between which articles are bundled or stowed. In the known prior art lashing systems, however, several points of the net or elastic cord are permanently fastened to the backpack so that the article capturing web formed thereby is relatively non-adjustably fixed thereon. The prior art lashing system thus generally imposes severe limitations on the number and size of articles stowable and on the stowage orientation thereof, due partly to the fixed web location and non-adjustability thereof.
The present invention is drawn toward advancements in the art of lashing systems and tackle therefor, useable for fastening articles to stationary members.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
An object of the invention is to provide novel lashing systems and tackle therefor that overcome problems in the art, and that are economical.
A further object of the invention is to provide novel lashing systems and tackle therefor that are relatively and easily adjustable, and that accommodate a variety of article shapes and sizes, and stowage orientations.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide novel lashing systems and tackle therefor, and especially lashing systems having elastic cords useable for fastening articles to stationary members, including personal load carrying packs, luggage, seats, and vehicle beds, among other relatively stationary members.
A more particular object of the invention is to provide novel lashing systems generally comprising at least one and preferably a plurality of cord anchors fastenable to a stationary member in spaced apart relation, and one or more cord clips each having a first portion so as with a first cord engaging member releasably coupleable to a first cord portion and a second portion with a second cord engaging member conveniently and releasably coupleable to a second cord portion to accommodate a particular article stowage application. The cord anchors also have a cord engaging member releasably coupleable to the cord, whereby the cord may be selectively coupled to one or more cord anchors, and thus positioned selectively on the stationary member. The lashing system also preferably includes a cord hook coupled to a first cord portion, the cord hook having a hook portion coupleable to another cord portion by hooking thereto.
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Hamilton Jeffrey R.
Keller Steven C.
Pontaoe John S.
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Sakran Victor N.
Schwartz & Weinrieb
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